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Sunday, 29 September 2013

GranTurismo S

GranTurismo S (2008–2012)

The S version was unveiled in 2008 Geneva Motor show and features a 4.7 litre (4,691 cc (286.3 cu in)) V8 engine rated 440 PS (324 kW; 434 hp) at 7000 rpm and 490 N·m (360 lb·ft) at 4750 rpm, a robotic 6-speed sequential semi-automatic transmission
with transaxle layout, 47% front and 53% rear weight distribution. The
standard suspension set-up is fixed-setting steel dampers, with the
Skyhook adaptive suspension available as an option. It was available in
the North American market only for 2009 MY.

GranTurismo Sport (2012–)

Replacing both the GranTurismo S and S Automatica, the Granturismo Sport was unveiled in March 2012 at the Geneva Motor ShoThe
revised 4.7L engine is rated 460 PS (338 kW; 454 hp). The Sport
features a unique, MC Stradale inspired front fascia, new headlights and
new, sportier steering wheel and seats. The ZF six-speed automatic
gearbox is now standard, while the six-speed sequential transaxle is
available as an option. The latter has steering wheel-mounted paddle
shifters, a feature that’s optional with the automatic gearbox.